Signs of Multiple Sclerosis

There are many signs of multiple sclerosis – the list is a long one. You can experience everything from optic neuritis to tingling in your toes and fingers. You can have several symptoms or just a few.

What are the signs or symptoms? Read through the list below and see if they sound familiar. Even if you do have many of the symptoms on the list, you still may not have multiple sclerosis. There are some conditions that can cause the same signs or symptoms causing a misdiagnosis. Signs of multiple sclerosis

You can have vision, muscle, nerve, mental, speech, bladder or bowel problems. These would all be caused by inflammation of the nerves, specifically the myelin sheath.

If you feel you may have any of the symptoms below, talk to your doctor. If he or she suspects anything, they will refer you to a neurological doctor. The neurologist will give you a more thorough examination to see if you have MS.

Vision Problems

optic neuritis
blurred vision
vision loss

Muscle Problems

muscle weakness
imbalance
unsteady gait
tremors in legs or arms
spasms
spasticity

Nerve Problems

paresthesias
pain
numbness
tingling

Mental Problems

cognitive impairment
memory loss
concentration issues

Speech Problems

slurred speech

Incontinence Problems

bladder problems
bowel problems

This is by no means a complete list of signs of multiple sclerosis. If you have one or several of the symptoms in the list above, check with your doctor. Tell him or her your concerns. They will be able to decide if a referral is necessary.

If you aren't satisfied with your GP's response to your concerns, get a second opinion. At least you will have piece of mind as to whether or not you have multiple sclerosis.

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